Benefits of Forest School

FS research & reports

Forest School is brilliant outdoor play & learning for Early Years & Primary age children - it develops skills, confidence, well being & nature connection. And here's (some of) the proof!

We've gathered together work by academics & professionals looking into the quantitative and qualitative benefits of Forest School.

The evidence continues to grow & new research continues to be undertaken. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Do contact us if you know of more to add: share@muddyfaces.co.uk

These reports & research are, as much as possible, arranged in chronological order, most recent at the top.

Nature connection & nature deficit

A comprehensive reference section on Nature Deficit Disorder and the importance of nature connection - one of the key components of Forest School - with research & reports, guides & articles, video and more.

Articles from Muddy Faces at the top, followed by reports, research and editorial from outdoor practitioners and nature connection experts.

Research, reports, news items etc, are, as much as possible, arranged in chronological order, most recent at the top

Research, reports: health, wellbeing

Evidence for the benefits to children of outdoor play and learning & spending time in nature.

Arranged in chronological order, most recent at the top

Evaluation

The ability to evaluate your project or your practice, strengths, weaknesses, success and challenges, is crucial for future development, as well as reporting back to stakeholders and funders.